Panasonic XS1 vs Sony RX100

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony RX100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is pretty close but the XS1 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The XS1 was released 5 months after the RX100 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the XS1 grades versus the RX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony RX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the XS1 and the RX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and RX100 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and RX100.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XS1 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.